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Sports Lead

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Art / Crafts / Languages , Education / Teaching

The Sports Lead will provide strategic leadership for Physical Education (PE), swimming, and all sports programs across the school. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering a high-quality sports program that promotes student health, participation, teamwork, and excellence while aligning with the school’s vision and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Program Development

• Develop and implement the annual Sports & PE strategic plan aligned with the school’s vision.
• Create and manage a comprehensive yearly sports calendar, including PE, swimming, competitions, galas, and inter-school events.
• Ensure full curriculum coverage and compliance with school standards.

Teaching & Program Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of PE and swimming lessons across all year levels.
• Develop and standardize schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment frameworks.
• Promote inclusive participation and physical well-being among students.

Events & Competitions Management

• Plan and coordinate inter-house competitions, annual sports days, swimming galas, and inter-school tournaments.
• Organize after-school sports training programs and teams.
• Manage fixtures, venues, transport, and event logistics.

Equipment & Facilities Management

• Maintain accurate inventory of sports equipment.
• Ensure equipment is safe, well-maintained, and properly stored.
• Monitor safe use of sports facilities.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate sports schedules, events, and updates to staff and parents.
• Liaise with external organizations, schools, and sports bodies where necessary.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in an International School.
• Leadership experience in sports or PE programs preferred.
• Swimming qualification or lifeguard certification (preferred).
• Coaching certifications (an added advantage).

• Develop and implement the annual Sports & PE strategic plan aligned with the school’s vision.
• Create and manage a comprehensive yearly sports calendar, including PE, swimming, competitions, galas, and inter-school events.
• Ensure full curriculum coverage and compliance with school standards.
• Oversee the delivery of PE and swimming lessons across all year levels.
• Develop and standardize schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment frameworks.
• Promote inclusive participation and physical well-being among students.
• Plan and coordinate inter-house competitions, annual sports days, swimming galas, and inter-school tournaments.
• Organize after-school sports training programs and teams.
• Manage fixtures, venues, transport, and event logistics.
• Maintain accurate inventory of sports equipment.
• Ensure equipment is safe, well-maintained, and properly stored.
• Monitor safe use of sports facilities.
• Communicate sports schedules, events, and updates to staff and parents.
• Liaise with external organizations, schools, and sports bodies where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

• Strategic planning
• Program development
• Event management
• Communication
• Coordination
• Leadership
• Teaching
• Swimming instruction
• Coaching
• Equipment management
• Facilities management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in an International School.
• Leadership experience in sports or PE programs preferred.
• Swimming qualification or lifeguard certification (preferred).
• Coaching certifications (an added advantage).